Here are a few things to know on Tuesday:
1. Phillies beat Braves, 6-1
The Philadelphia Phillies won their 12th game of the season against the Atlanta Braves on Monday night. The Braves, who lost Monday's game 6-1, have lost all eight games played at the Phillies' Citizen's Bank Park this season. The Braves play the second of four games at the Phillies on Tuesday at 7:05 p.m.
2. Falcons face tough decision regarding Collins
After receiving word of his 10-game suspension in early August, D. Orlando Ledbetter writes the Atlanta Falcons have a tough decision to make involving cornerback Jalen Collins' future with the team. The Falcons must cut the 91 man roster to 53 players by Saturday at 4 p.m.
3. Former Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford to become highest-paid player in NFL history
Former University of Georiga quarterback Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions reportedly agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $135 million. The deal would make Stafford the highest-paid player in NFL history.
4. KirVonte Benson wins Georgia Tech's B-back spot
Georgia Tech redshirt sophomore KirVonte Benson will start at B-back for the Yellow Jackets in the season opener against Tennessee, coach Paul Johnson announced on Monday. Benson won the job after starting B-back Dedrick Mills was dismissed from the team on Aug. 18.
5. How much can Dansby Swanson improve?
Michael Cunningham asks how much can Dansby Swanson's season improve after he was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett.
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